Best Nz Economy Podcasts (2025)

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Dr Hamish Gow - REX Recommends 30:40

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9h ago30:40

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Dr Hamish Gow, Professor and Sir Graeme Harrison Chair in Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, about creating a consistency of products to market, especially for sheep meat, how NZ can get more value from the supply chain and what he believes are some good examples of consistency within NZ's p…

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George Reeves - Could farmers earn $ by using methane inhibitors? 22:12

21h ago22:12

22:12

Dom talks with George Reeves, Commercial Director at Ruminant Biotech, about winning the Prototype category at the recent Fieldays Innovation Awards for its slow-release bolus 'Emitless', which delivers over 75% methane reduction in cattle for 100 days from a single treatment, how it works and the possibility for farmers to be financially rewarded …

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REX July 18th - Olivia Rothwell from Predator Free 2050 and George Reeves from Ruminant Biotech 46:05

22h ago46:05

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Olivia Rothwell, Predator Free 2050 Programme & Information Manager (R&D), about the disestablishment of the Crown-owned company, its legacy and the development of 20 new pest control tools... And he talks with George Reeves, Commercial Director at Ruminant Biotech, about winning the Prototype category a…

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Olivia Rothwell - The legacy of Predator Free 2050 19:20

23h ago19:20

19:20

Dom talks with Olivia Rothwell, Predator Free 2050 Programme & Information Manager (R&D), about the disestablishment of the Crown-owned company, its legacy and the development of 20 new pest control tools. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagr…

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Equities rise globally as earnings stay resilient 5:11

1d ago5:11

5:11

Kia ora, Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. And today we lead with news Canada has conceded it has lost its dairy dispute with New Zealand. But first in the US, actual initial jobless claims in…

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Patsy Bass - West Coast distillery beats rap royalty for design award 10:49

2d ago10:49

10:49

Dom talks with Reefton Distilling Co founder and CEO Patsy Bass about winning a platinum award in the 2025 SIP Awards design category for its Little Biddy Gin bottle series, edging out Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre’s newly launched “Gin & Juice” brand for 'Best in Class', winning an Innovation Award for its unique pounamu filtration process and claiming Go…

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Kristine Asuncion - Helping Filipino migrants thrive in NZ farming 31:51

2d ago31:51

31:51

Dom talks with Kristine Asuncion from Mid-Canterbury Federated Farmers about her role as one of the leading advocates for Filipino workers in the agriculture industries in NZ, her move from the Philippines to NZ in 2008 and running two businesses. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visi…

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Mark Patterson - Telford's future secure 9:49

2d ago9:49

9:49

Dom talks with Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson about the future of Telford following the government's move to return 10 polytechnics to regional governance, the ongoing work to address the skills shortage in agriculture and recent developments in the wool industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your…

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REX July 17th - Mark Patterson from NZ First, Kristine Asuncion from Federated Farmers and Patsy Bass from Reefton Distilling Co 55:17

2d ago55:17

55:17

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson about the future of Telford following the government's move to return 10 polytechnics to regional governance, the ongoing work to address the skills shortage in agriculture and recent developments in the wool industry... He talks with Kristine Asuncion fro…

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Milking It 2.0 - John & Sally meet Kevin & Nicole 12:43

2d ago12:43

12:43

Dom catches up with Sally Coombe and John Dazley from CMK, along with Kevin and Nicole Oppert, as part of the new series of Milking It on REX, brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK. Stay tuned for more episodes coming to you on REX, wherever you listen.By rova | REX

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Bond market steepens yield curves on messy policy 4:20

2d ago4:20

4:20

Kia ora, Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. And today we lead with news the US yield curve has steepened overnight on messy talk about the US Fed's independence, and arbitrary US tariff state…

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Webjet Group wants it all 24:06

3d ago24:06

24:06

They just turned down a takeover bid from private equity—so what's next for Webjet? We’re joined by Katrina Barry, CEO, to discuss ambitions to double the online travel agency’s value in the next five years against an evolving travel market and increased competition. Hear how Webjet is expanding into hotels, tours, and packages to capture more of y…

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Morris Pita - 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy winners 17:43

20h ago17:43

17:43

Dom talks with Morris Pita, Co-Chair of the Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust, about winning the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy for being the top Māori sheep and beef farm in NZ, the history of the land and the effort that's gone in to making it a profitable farming business. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming p…

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Christopher Winefield - Genome study aims to reduce vineyard chemical use 17:13

3d ago17:13

17:13

Dom talks with Associate Professor Christopher Winefield, from the Department of Wine, Food & Molecular Biosciences at Lincoln University, about its world-first genome study which could help NZ’s billion-dollar wine export industry grow more disease-resistant grapevines and reduce fungicide use in the sector, how it works and the formation of a new…

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REX July 16th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Christopher Winefield from Lincoln University and Morris Pita from Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust 56:18

20h ago56:18

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.1%), why the result was against expectations and Stu's 4th of July celebrations... He talks with Associate Professor Christopher Winefield, from the Department of Wine, Food & Molecular Biosciences at Lincoln University, abou…

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Stu Davison - GDT back in the black 17:19

21h ago17:19

17:19

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.1%), why the result was against expectations and Stu's 4th of July celebrations. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for …

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Tariff-tax costs show up in US inflation 6:25

3d ago6:25

6:25

Kia ora, Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. And today we lead with news US inflation is rising and tariffs are getting the blame. But first, the overnight dairy auction brought prices +1.1% …

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Mikaela Greig - Farming, events & cricket 10:43

2d ago10:43

10:43

Dom talks with Mikaela Greig, Beef+Lamb NZ Western North Island Extension Manager, about its upcoming Rural Blokes Roundup (Aug 8), her own farming operation and her cricketing career. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Link…

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Jo Finer - Getting the best out of NZ's rural professionals 13:53

2d ago13:53

13:53

Dom talks with NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management CEO Jo Finer about the purpose and role of the organisation, its annual conference next month (Aug 26-27) and the Institute's bid to host the international Farm Management Conference in 2030. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, v…

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Ruby Mulinder - Sheep milk, Feds & consultancy 26:53

2d ago26:53

26:53

Dom talks with Ruby Mulinder from Waihora Farm about her work with Federated Farmers as Meat & Wool Chair of the Rotorua/Taupo branch and the national Meat & Wool Executive team, her role as an independent farm consultant and her and husband Sean's sheep milking flock. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite st…

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REX July 15th - Ruby Mulinder from Federated Farmers, Jo Finer from the NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management and Mikaela Greig from Beef+Lamb NZ 55:03

4d ago55:03

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ruby Mulinder from Waihora Farm about her work with Federated Farmers as Meat & Wool Chair of the Rotorua/Taupo branch and the national Meat & Wool Executive team, her role as an independent farm consultant and her and husband Sean's sheep milking flock... He talks with NZ Institute of Primary Industry M…

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China shines again in difficult global reordering 5:18

4d ago5:18

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Kia ora, Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. And today we lead with news there may be trade policy chaos, and it may get worse, but you wouldn't know it from today's data, especially June data …

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Quick Bite: Are investors becoming numb to global shocks? 4:37

5d ago4:37

4:37

In this quick bite, Infometrics Chief Executive Brad Olsen explains why market reactions in 2025 feel different. Despite wild volatility, geopolitical conflict, and patchy economic data, investors aren’t flinching like they used to. We explore why dips aren’t sparking panic, how business sentiment in Aotearoa is shifting, and why job ads staying fl…

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Allister Moorhead - Porina, pastures & podcasts 20:46

3d ago20:46

20:46

Dom talks with Agricom agronomist Allister Moorhead about combating winter porina, why we're seeing late winter flights of porina and his podcast with colleague Glenn Judson, 'The Al & Juddy Show'. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Face…

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Dr Hamish Gow - The problem of consistency with NZ sheep meat 30:33

3d ago30:33

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Dom talks with Dr Hamish Gow, Professor and Sir Graeme Harrison Chair in Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, about creating a consistency of products to market, especially for sheep meat, how NZ can get more value from the supply chain and what he believes are some good examples of consistency within NZ's primary produce. Tune in d…

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REX July 14th - Dr Hamish Gow from Lincoln University and Allister Moorhead from Agricom 54:10

5d ago54:10

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr Hamish Gow, Professor and Sir Graeme Harrison Chair in Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, about creating a consistency of products to market, especially for sheep meat, how NZ can get more value from the supply chain and what he believes are some good examples of consistency within N…

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Turning points passed? 7:03

5d ago7:03

7:03

Kia ora, Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. And today we lead with news August 1 is the new deadline for tariff negotiations with the US. It’s an endlessly moving 'deadline' bourne out of frust…

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The Calf Experts - REX Recommends 26:23

4d ago26:23

26:23

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Karen Fraser and Stacey Cosnett, aka The Calf Experts, about their latest nationwide tour hosting events for farmers on rearing calves, the success of their roadshow and social media platforms and some of the key things to consider when calf rearing. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content…

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Freddy Gane - REX Recommends 34:34

7d ago34:34

34:34

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges in Marlborough about his recent trip to China, the deluge of rain that's hit the region in the last week and his unique suggestion for helping to fix some of the problems with the NZ wool industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX ru…

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Kerry Irvine - Flood-hit farmers in desperate need of help 9:29

8d ago9:29

9:29

Dom talks with Nelson Federated Farmers President Kerry Irvine about the extent of the damage to farms following recent flooding in the region, the mental toll on the local farmers and how people can help the recovery effort. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and …

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James Curry - Training ferrets to catch rabbits! 31:01

8d ago31:01

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Dom talks with ferreter James Curry about his pest control business Jim's Bunny Hunters, how he trains and uses ferrets and dogs to catch rabbits and other pests and the recent success of his social media platforms. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us …

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Susan Harris - Forests vs Sheep? It's not that simple 20:47

8d ago20:47

20:47

Dom talks with GreenXperts Principal Scientist Susan Harris about why she thinks the ETS Forestry Conversion Amendment Bill could be detrimental to NZ, how restricting carbon forestry could prevent hill country farmers earning extra income and why she believes the debate isn't as simple as forests vs sheep. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest…

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REX July 11th - Susan Harris from GreenXperts, James Curry from Jim's Bunny Hunters and Nelson Fed Farmers President Kerry Irvine 1:04:41

8d ago1:04:41

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with GreenXperts Principal Scientist Susan Harris about why she thinks the ETS Forestry Conversion Amendment Bill could be detrimental to NZ, how restricting carbon forestry could prevent hill country farmers earning extra income and why she believes the debate isn't as simple as forests vs sheep... He talks …

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Silly season sentiment elevated 4:27

8d ago4:27

4:27

Kia ora, Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. And today we lead with news commodity currencies are in favour at the end of the week as global commodity prices get a halo boost from the taxes Amer…

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Going up after digging down 29:04

9d ago29:04

29:04

Billions has been spent on the construction of Auckland’s City Rail Link, largely at the cost of taxpayers and ratepayers. The current Auckland council zoning rules, however, prevent the building of high-rise residential and commercial buildings at Mt Eden, Kingsland and Morningside stations. Sooner or later, something has got to give. CBRE directo…

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Dom Kalasih - Lack of freight data could hinder growth 20:49

9d ago20:49

20:49

Dom talks with Dom Kalasih, CEO of Transporting NZ, about the Ministry of Transport’s surprise cancellation of a long-anticipated freight study, why he thinks it's a bad idea and why it's a critical time for New Zealand’s supply chain and transport system. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platf…

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REX July 10th - Cameron Bagrie from Bagrie Economics and Dom Kalasih from Transporting NZ 42:53

9d ago42:53

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with independent economist Cameron Bagrie about whether New Zealand has become economically risk averse, the rise of political division and his major takeaways from Fieldays... And he talks with Dom Kalasih, CEO of Transporting NZ, about the Ministry of Transport’s surprise cancellation of a long-anticipated …

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Cameron Bagrie - Has NZ become a risk averse nation? 18:36

9d ago18:36

18:36

Dom talks with independent economist Cameron Bagrie about whether New Zealand has become economically risk averse, the rise of political division and his major takeaways from Fieldays. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Link…

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The Trump pandemic twists American summer priorities 4:18

9d ago4:18

4:18

Kia ora, Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. And today we lead with news of more tariff threats, but markets are over that drama, shoving its impact to the background. If there is news on a US…

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Is economic recovery stalling? 31:15

9d ago31:15

31:15

If our economy is in recovery, why is the supermarket checkout still so brutal? Listen in on our chat with Brad Olsen, Principal Economist at Infometrics. Brad breaks down why New Zealanders are still facing uncomfortable inflation, despite a gradual economic comeback—and why attractive interest rates aren’t luring buyers into the housing market. A…

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Craig Wiggins - Club Connect, family trusts & Feds changes 9:08

10d ago9:08

9:08

Dom talks with Rural Health Advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about Club Connect, the government's plans to relax anti-money laundering checks and recent changes at Federated Farmers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn…

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Carl Carmichael - Pāmu apprenticeship scheme; get paid while you learn 12:03

10d ago12:03

12:03

Dom talks with Aratiatia farm manager Carl Carmichael about applications being open for Pāmu's apprenticeship scheme, what the apprenticeship involves and the idea behind paying students while they're training in Taupō. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow…

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Ryan Higgs - Industry-first platform for shared safety in ag 21:59

10d ago21:59

21:59

Dom talks with Onside co-founder and CEO Ryan Higgs about the launch of the agri-tech company's PCBU Enterprise, how the industry-first digital platform is designed to revolutionise shared safety management across agriculture supply chains in Australia and New Zealand and the success of the company so far. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest …

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REX July 9th - Ryan Higgs from Onside, Carl Carmichael from Pāmu and Rural Health Advocate Craig Wiggins 46:15

10d ago46:15

46:15

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Onside co-founder and CEO Ryan Higgs about the launch of the agri-tech company's PCBU Enterprise, how the industry-first digital platform is designed to revolutionise shared safety management across agriculture supply chains in Australia and New Zealand and the success of the company so far... He talks w…

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More tariff own-goals signaled 5:02

10d ago5:02

5:02

Kia ora, Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. And today we lead with news US tariff threats are shifting from being aimed at trading 'partners' to a focus on commodities, today especially copp…

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Chris Ireland - The science of wine 15:04

11d ago15:04

15:04

Dom talks with Chris Ireland from the Bragato Research Institute about a current trial looking at using ultra violet light to kill powdery mildew out in the vineyard, the principle behind it and other research projects he's been involved in. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexo…

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Jake Linklater - 2025 Young Plant Producer of the Year 14:42

11d ago14:42

14:42

Dom talks with Jake Linklater, the 2025 NZ Young Plant Producer of the Year, about the event in Christchurch, his current studies at Lincoln University and his role as nursery manager at Nova Natives in Templeton. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on…

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Karen Fraser & Stacey Cosnett - The Calf Experts 26:14

11d ago26:14

26:14

Dom talks with Karen Fraser and Stacey Cosnett, aka The Calf Experts, about their latest nationwide tour hosting events for farmers on rearing calves, the success of their roadshow and social media platforms and some of the key things to consider when calf rearing. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite stream…

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REX July 8th - The Calf Experts Karen Fraser & Stacey Cosnett, Chris Ireland from the Bragato Research Institute and Jake Linklater from Nova Natives 58:55

11d ago58:55

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Karen Fraser and Stacey Cosnett, aka The Calf Experts, about their latest nationwide tour hosting events for farmers on rearing calves, the success of their roadshow and social media platforms and some of the key things to consider when calf rearing... He talks with Chris Ireland from the Bragato Researc…

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Risk off as tariff shambles extends 4:45

11d ago4:45

4:45

Kia ora, Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. And today we lead with news financial markets have turned cautious, unsure of what to make of the set of 'tariff letters'. In Washington, because th…